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Add 25/9 and 16/36

1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 16/36

25/9 + 16/36 is 29/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    25/9 = 25 × 4/9 × 4 = 100/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    16/36 = 16 × 1/36 × 1 = 16/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/36 + 16/36 = 100 + 16/36 = 116/36
  5. 116/36 simplified gives 29/9
  6. So, 25/9 + 16/36 = 29/9
    In mixed form: 32/9

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